Work with IMPACT in 2025-26

We are looking for organisations that will work with us in 2025-2026 as part of our IMPACT Networks (each Network is made up of five local groups).  We call these organisations IMPACT ‘sites‘.

Application Information

We are not currently accepting applications. Full details of the application process and potential projects can be found below for reference. You can watch a recording of the briefing session here and access the slides used in the presentation here. Please note, the briefing and slides include information about other delivery models.

IMPACT ‘Sites’

We will be seeking a real mix of sites across the country and in terms of diversity. An IMPACT ‘site’ could be:

  • An individual service (from a community organisation to a local authority),
  • a local ‘system’ (where all the services in one area come together to express an interest),
  • or even a whole region.

Everyone is encouraged to apply when applications reopen

We encourage all sites to apply when applications reopen, especially those facing challenges, as they may benefit most from available funding.

We aim to keep the process clear and simple. While we expect more interest than we can support, we’re committed to minimising unnecessary work for sites not selected.

Please note: Applications are currently closed, but full details of the process remain available below for reference. Future opportunities will be shared here when available.

Possible Topics

We are asking sites to apply to host one of our delivery models on some of the topics listed below. We are also open for sites to suggest alternatives in case this identifies other ways of delivering on IMPACT’s priorities. The longlist is therefore illustrative rather than prescriptive, and not all topics may be addressed. These are deliberately very broad topics – but proposals often work best when your idea or project is very specific and focused – so please try to make sure that applications are clear on the detail of what you want to take forward through working with us, rather than being too general or broad. You can explore previous projects to get a sense of what has worked well.

Final decisions will also depend on us checking the available evidence to make sure that there is enough material for us to work with – we work with evidence from research, from lived experience and from practice knowledge – and all projects bring together people who draw on care and support, carers, front-line staff and senior leaders to work on changes together.

NB – lots of local groups can join each of our Networks – so we’d like to see lots of areas come forward for these.

Apply to Host A Project

We want to get a mix of different sites in different parts of the UK – so please don’t be put off engaging with IMPACT if you aren’t successful on this occasion, and please don’t be put off engaging if you were unsuccessful last time.

To submit an application, you’ll need to be someone within your organisation who has the authority to do this and/or to have support from a relevant senior leader. Our short form asks you some brief questions about why you’re applying and about your thoughts on the topic, and checks that (if you were successful) you’d be happy with what IMPACT could offer and what we’d need from you. It’s designed to be very quick and simple – we hope you could complete it in 5-10 minutes if you’ve thought through and talked over the questions in advance, and if you have senior commitment to the potential project.

Fill in our application form

If you have any practical queries or want to explore further informally and in confidence, please contact: [email protected]